Artist’s Statement
I am an artist living in Calistoga. I hand-paint gift rocks that also glow in the dark. I generally use rocks that are found at landscaping companies or find them in natural environments like the rivers and beaches of Northern California. They are all hand-selected for their smoothness, flatness, roundedness, and symmetry. Each rock I paint is like none other.
I use both an acrylic and a phosphorescent glow paint. I also use other materials such as mylar, glitter glue, and an assortment of other elements to adorn the rocks. I will paint both figurative and abstract images, ranging from mandalas and mystical symbols to landscapes.
Again, no two rocks are really alike although I may repeat certain types of imagery. These rocks are best viewed under a black light, although using an incandescent light will provide enough lumens to activate a glow.
The rocks themselves are not “Spiritual” as such. They are called “Your Spirit Rocks! “© 2010- because they are your keepsake to use as a talisman or appreciate for what they are. Most will glow in the dark, and some are used as a meditation object.
Children enjoy these because they can watch them after the lights are turned off. Parents may tell a story and have the rock be a special item that the child can hold before they fall asleep.
They are not recommended for children under the age of three, because of dangers related to swallowing. The materials used are non-toxic according to ASTM and ASMI standards. It should be emphasized that they are art-objects and are not indestructible.
It is best advised to keep them for a short time under direct light (either natural or artificial ), then placed on a nightstand with a soft cloth underneath. The light will fade quickly, but a faint glow will still appear throughout the night.
Enjoy !
Christopher Sullivan
Artist
Having acquired a degree in Art and making the time to be creatively inspired can be challenging for anyone without a clear direction in life. I found this inspiration and direction after having left yet another job at the age of sixty. Rocks have become the small canvases that have become the stepping stones to my future.
